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DOROTHY EVA MCKENZIE
Date of Passing: Jun 20, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDOROTHY EVA MCKENZIE (nee GRINKE) It is with great sadness the family of Dorothy Eva McKenzie (nee Grinke) announce her passing on June 20, 2016 just days shy of her 89th birthday. Dorothy/Dodie/Gramma/Gramma Dode was a wonderful wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma. She is survived by her husband Ed; children, Marna (Doug), Joan, Jim (Paule); daughter-in-law Anne-Marie; grandchildren, Doug, Kim, Cathy (Mike), Mary-Anne (Harry), Christopher, Marna and Michael; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Mackenzie and Adelyn; sisters, Joan (Gerald) Vincent and Evelyn Aikman and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her son Chuck; grandson Joshua and son-in-law Jim Corley; as well as six siblings and several family members and dear friends. Mom loved competitive sports and activities from an early age, competing successfully with the Daniel Mac track team and winning four Manitoba provincial curling championships, along with one Alberta provincial title. Her successful curling career led to her induction into the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame in 1996. After her own retirement from the game, she continued to enjoy the sport, traveling the country watching her granddaughter curl. She also enjoyed playing Bridge and as with everything she took on, she pursued Duplicate Bridge with great ambition and successfully obtained her master points status, an accomplishment she was very proud of. With both bridge and curling, she would share detailed accounts of specific hands played card by card or ends shot by shot, years later. Family and friends were her passion, as Mom took great pride in all of her family's activities and achievements. She took great pleasure in hosting parties, cooking and baking, enjoying time at Matlock when her children were young, dancing and singing, knowing the lyrics to many songs. Christmas Eve parties were a long-standing family tradition where Dorothy played the role, Mrs. Claus. Dorothy was deeply loved and will be missed terribly. Please join us for a celebration of life on July 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Breezy Bend Country Club, 7620 Roblin Blvd, Headingley, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Dorothy to the charity of one's choice. Family and friends wishing may sign a book of condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 02, 2016
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Auntie Dodi and my mum (Dodi McCallion) were best friends for over 60 years. All us kids grew up as cousins, celebrating and making life memories. How fortunate we were to have such role models. Auntie your kindness, generosity, happy personality, and great family will be forever with us. Uncle Eddie, tender hugs and know she continues to kiss you every night. - Posted by: Kelly McCallion (Niece) on: Jul 08, 2016
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I met Dorothy at bridge, and always enjoyed seeing her at the club. She was a lovely lady. When she learned that I was making jewellery, she generously gave me a box filled with old pieces that she no longer wore that she wanted me to have. I've always remembered her generosity. Condolences to her family - Posted by: sandy tapper (bridge friend) on: Jul 07, 2016
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. She was a lovely lady and she will be missed - Posted by: Nancy O'Connor () on: Jul 05, 2016
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Uncle Ed, and the bad McKenzies,. So sorry to hear about aunt Dodie. Great times at Matlock, great grub, and bingo. God bless you all, sorry. I Can not make it to to send her off. Love Lorna and the good McKenzies - Posted by: Lorna McKenzie (Neice) on: Jul 04, 2016
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Just received word that Dorothy has passed away. We have know each other since the early 50's and even lived in the same house on Winnipeg Ave. for some time. I used to babysit Marna a few times. We curled in a bonspiel once and then we moved to BC. but kept in touch through the wonderful sport of curling. My sincere condolences to you Ed and the family. She will be missed by all and her enthusiasm and love of her family and friends was always evident. Rest in peace Dorothy. - Posted by: JOAN LEWIS (NEE DUGUID) (LONG TIME FRIEND) on: Jul 04, 2016
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Dear Ed, Thinking of you during this difficult time of loss. Your "old" footcard nurse, Alida Gaudry - Posted by: Alida Gaudry (Friend) on: Jul 03, 2016
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It is with much Love and Condolences that we send off such a beautiful person. I have so many memories both as a child and an adult. Mattlock, Christmas's, Birthday's, Boxing Day's, Paulines Picnic, And many more. Alway's a Fantastic Cook, her home was alway's open, and smile that went on forever. Auntie Dodi, you will be truly missed but NEVER Forgotten. Love Alway's Leslie, Russ, Dan, Matt, Lionel Cathi, Rob Love to All you have touched our lives forever XO - Posted by: Leslie St. Germain(nee McCallion) (Neice) on: Jul 02, 2016
